Thermometer ／ Fukushima City
TL;DR
Thermometer is classified as "Non-recyclable Landfill Garbage / Used Small Home Appliances" in Fukushima City.
- 1 Thermometers other than mercury ones: put them in a clear or semi-transparent (contents visible) bag of 45 L or less and put them out at the garbage collection point by 8:30 a.m. on landfill garbage day (twice a month)
- 2 Electronic thermometers can be put in a used small home appliance collection box installed at public or private commercial facilities
- 3 Mercury thermometers (unbroken) should be put in a bag or similar and taken to a clean center yourself
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-recyclable Landfill Garbage / Used Small Home Appliances
Pickup Day
Check
See municipal calendar
Fee
Free
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Thermometer is classified as Non-recyclable Landfill Garbage / Used Small Home Appliances.
Disposal Steps
- Thermometers other than mercury ones: put them in a clear or semi-transparent (contents visible) bag of 45 L or less and put them out at the garbage collection point by 8:30 a.m. on landfill garbage day (twice a month)
- Electronic thermometers can be put in a used small home appliance collection box installed at public or private commercial facilities
- Mercury thermometers (unbroken) should be put in a bag or similar and taken to a clean center yourself
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Mercury thermometers cannot go out as landfill garbage (take them to a clean center yourself)
- Clean center reception hours: Monday to Friday (excluding the New Year holidays and public holidays), 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Fukushima City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Fukushima City
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Official
Official website
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Category
Non-recyclable Landfill Garbage / Used Small Home Appliances
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.fukushima.fukushima.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-26
Disclaimer
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